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Home My WebLink About1963/03/18 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regulari MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING ST . LOUIS PARK , MINNESOTA March 18 , 1963 14 CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Kenneth Wolfe at 8 ; 04 p . m . 36 INVOCATION Invocation was given by Rev . Brewster Wilcox of the Union Congregational Church . 3 . ROLL CALL The following Councilmen were present at roll call : James Heltzer_ Frank Howard Curtis Pearson Robert Shank Leonard Thiel Kenneth Wolfe Also present were the City Manager , City Attorney , Zoning Supervisor , Director of Public Works , Assessor and the Secretary . 4 . MINES On motion of Councilman Shank , seconded by Councilman Thiel , the minutes of the regular meeting held March 11 , 1963 , were ng the word " insurance " in the last para - approved as amended addigraph under item 7 ( a ) , by a six yea vote . 5 . PUBLIC HEARINGS ( a ) None 6 . PETITIONS RE VESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS ( a ) COMMUNICATION FROM MR . AND MRS . ARTHUR BEILKE AND MR , AND MRS . Je P . OTROURKE CONCERNING PROPERTY AT 3016 LYNN AVENUE , A motion was made by Councilman Thiel , seconded by o refer the above maCouncilmane Councilman Shan1: , t to Pearson Motion passed by a vote of five yeas . out of the room when vote was taken . 55 Council Minutes - March lu , 1963 7 . RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES ( a ) RESOLUTION AUTHORIIING THE RELEASE OF SECURITIES AND APPROV11L OF SUBSTITUTED SECURITIES OF CITIZENS STATE BANK OF ST . LOUIS PARK , MINNESOTA . RESOLUTION N0 , 2261 It was moved by Councilman Shank , seconded by Councilman Heltzer , to waive readipg and adopt Resolution No . 2261 , entitled , ' Resolution Authorizing the Release of Securities and Approval of Substituted Securities of Citizens State Bank of St . Louis Park , Minnesota " . Motion passed by a vote of five yeas . Councilman Pearson out of the room when vote was taken . ( b ) RESOLUTION APPROVING CLASSIFICATION LIST 115S3 - C " AND APPROVING SALE OF LANDS THEREIN . RESOLUTION NO , 2262 It was moved by Councilman Howard , seconded by Councilman Shank , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 2262 , entitled , " Resolution [approving Classification List " 553 - C " and approv = ing Sale of Lands Therein" . Motion passed by a vote of five yeas . Councilman Pearson nut of room when vote was tale.- en . U . REPORTS OF OFFICERS , BOARDS AND COMMITTEES ( a ) REPORT OF EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT . It was moved by Councilman Shank , seconded by Councilman Heltzer , to consent and approve the appointment of Roger Landgren , Probationary Patrolman , Range PS2 , Step B , effective March 10 , 1963 . Motion passed by a vote of five yeas . Councilman Pearson out of the room when vote was taken . It was moved by Councilman Thiel , seconded by Councilman Howard , to consent and approve the appointment of Mary Lou Shaw as Probationary Clerk I , Rang ` GC 5 , Step A . effective March 10 , 1963 . Motion passed by a vote of six yeas . (b ) MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD MARCH 6 , 1963 On hearing no objections the Mayor ordered the minutes received for filing . 56 6o� ci1 Minutas - March 1C , 1963 ( c ) RECOMMENDATION OF PL'1NNING COMMISSION ( CASE NO . 63 - 2 - MISCO ) THAT SHORT PLExTTING PROCEDURE , SECTION 6 : 314 , OF THE ORD - INANCE . CODE RELINING TO CORNER LOTS BE AMENDED . It was moved by Councilman Thiel , seconded by Councilman Shank , to waive first reading of proposed ordinance and to set date for second reading on March 25 , 1963 . Motion passed by a vote of six y , as . ( d) REPORT OF PLANNING COMMISSION ( CASE NO , 63 - 3 - SP) RECOMMENDING FAVORABLY UPON THE REQUEST OF JACK Kf,,HN FOR SPECIAL PERMIT UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 6 : 002 . 2 OF THE ZONING ORD - INtlNCE TO BUILD f, FIFTY BED NURSING HOME IN R - 3 DISTRICT PIT 7216 !SND 7220 MINNETONKA BOULEVARD , Jack Kahn was present at tha meeting and also Irving Aaron , 2937 Maryland Avenue , who inquired regarding fence to be used as buffer along north line of nursing home property . RESOLUTION N0 , 2263 It was moved by Councilman Heltzer , seconded by Councilman Pearson , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 2263 , as amended . adding " subject to the following conditions a closed fenca not less than six feet in height along the rear property lin " . entitled , " Resolution Granting Permit under Section 6 : 082 . 2 or the St . Louis Park Zoning Ordinance for Nursing Home " . Motion passed by a vote of four yeas and two nays . Councilman Howard and Councilman Shank voting nay . (e ) REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER (M . & Ce NO , 63 - 2 ) ON TAX FORFEITED LAND , RESOLUTION N0 . 2264 It was mov ; d by Councilman Howard , seconded by Councilman Shank , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 2264 , entitled , Resolution Authorizing Application sor Conveyance of Tax Forfeited Lands " a Motion passed by a six yea vote . ( f) CITY ATTORNEY REPORT N0 . 9 COVERING STATE LEGISLATION . On hearing no objections the Mnyor ordared the report received for filing . (g) PRELIMINARY REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC 1NORKS62iSND ' ASSESSMENT REPORT ig1ITH RESPECT STORM SE TER IN AREA OF MINNETONKA BOULEWSD , TEXAS t,VENUE , 27TH STREET AND OREGON AVENUE . 57 Council Minutes - March 13 , 1963 Council Be It was moved by Councilman Pearson , secondedrbio ��pri1 man Thiel , to defer action on the foregoing mat d one nay . 15 , 1963 . Motion passed by a vote of rive yeas an Councilman Haltzer voting nay . (h ) REPORT OF THE PARKS AUiD RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION RE - COMMENDING THAT 11ORKQUILA TNG DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONSABE APPROVED AND AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS PARK FOR FLOODLIGHTING ATHLETIC FIELD , Kenneth Badexstscher � Director of Parks and Recreation , and Robert Corwine , PCxk Consultant , were present at the meeting . rESOLUTI. ON NO 2265 It was moved by Councilman Thiel , seconded by Councilman Howard , to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 2265 , entitled. it Resolution Approving r �Jorking Drawings and Specifications and Authorizing Advertisement for. Bids in l,quila Pari For Flood - Lighting ��th � etie Fiald " . Motion passed by a vote of dive Councilman Heitzer was out of the room when vote was taken . ( i) REPORT OF CTrI'Y AC i IVIT :._ ES FOR FEBRUx,.RY 1963 - BY THE CITY MAN iG ER On hearing no objections the Mayor ordered the report received for filing . 9 . UNFINISHED BUSINESS ( a) PRELIMIN«RY REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS P-do ASSESSMENT REPORT tIITH RESPECT TO IMPROVEMENT NO . 62 - 30 , STORM SEWER IN t IEST 16TH S `FEET FROM LOUISIANA AVENUE TO PENNEYLVLNIA AVENUE LErERREL FROM FEBRUARY 115 1963 ) . James Leebens ., 1441 Maryland Avenue , and others were present at the meeting , It was moved by Councilman Pearson , seconded by Council man Shank , to -darer action on the above matter to April S , 1963 . Motion passed by a six yea vote . ( b) COMMUNICATION FROM FIRS FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION CONCERNING PARKING PROBEEM ILIN AREA ( DEFERRED FROM MARCH 11 , 1963 ) . The City Manager requested that this item be deferred for further Coy :�erence w nth petitioner , 5 ^ U Council Minutes - Misch 10 , 1963 9 . (b) A motion was made by Councilman Holtzer , seconded by Councilman Thiel , that action on the preceding communication be deferred to April 15 , 1963 . Motion passed by a vote of s ix yeas , ( c ) COMMUNICATION FROM NICK AND GLADYS MEISTER OF THE BLOSSOM DINING ROOM , 395 ! (' ) OODDALE AVENUE , REQUESTING LIMITED P ,RKING IN AREA (DEFERRED FROM MARCH 11 , 1963 ) a Nick & Gladys Moister were present at the moeting . The City Manager requestad that this item be deferred for further conference with petitioners , P, motion was mado by Councilman Heltzcr , seconded by Councilman Thiel , that action on the preceding communication be deferred to April 15 , 1963 . Motion passed by a vote of six yeas , ( d) REPORT ON NEDD FOR REFUSE DISPOSAL DUMP ( DEFERRED FROM MARCH 11 , 1963 ) . A motion was made by Councilman Heltzer , seconded by Councilman Thiel , that action on the above matter b , deferred to April 15 , 1963 . Motion passed by a vote of six yaas . ( d) PROPOSED LEGISLATION - POLICEMENTS RELIEF FUND (DEFERRED FROM MARCH 115 196 3 ) The following were present at the meeting : Police Chief Clyde Sorenson , Lt . James Dahl and Officers Sherman i�plin , Frcd Stimson and John Heubach . It was moved by Councilman Howard , seconded by Councilman Pearson , that Ernest Jacobson be requested to present a bill for an act to the Legislature " Relating to the Policemen ' s Relief l, ssociation and the Policemen ' s Pension Fund in the City of St . Louis Park" and to inform Mr . Jacobson that within a reasonable time the Council will advise him as to any changes . Motion passed by a vote of six yeas . The Mayor appointed the following Councilman to serve on a special Council Committee on Pension Systems : Councilman Pearson , Councilman Thiel and Councilman Shank . 59 Council Minutes - March lun , 1963 9 , ( t) TABULATION OF BIDS FOR TWO TRUCKS (DEFERRED FROM Mr,�ZCH lit 1963 * Street Superintendent , was p resent at Harry Carter , Str�- �- the meeting . Councilman Shank , second ' d by Council , A motion was made by r to designate Downtown Chevrolet man Thiel , on advice of Srair , and to accept as the lowest responsible bidder for � , c -rion I , p bid in the amount of $ 5 , 734 . 00 . Motion passed by a six yea vote . (g) APPOINTMENT BY MAYOR WOLFE OF RE- PRESENTj.ATIVE TO THE 1BO :RD OF ZONING 9670 �'aPPEI;LS FOR THE TERM ENDING DECEMBER , ( DEFERRED FROM FEBRUARY 11 , 19 6 3 ) . Mayor [Volfe recommended the appointment of Eugene R silly . It was moved by Councilman Pearson , seconded by Council . man Shank , to approve the appointment of Eugene Reilly , 3412 Aquila Avenue , as representativ -2 to the Board of Zoning A > als . Motion passed by a vote of si ;: yeas . PP � 10 . NOV BUSINESS ( a) PROPOSED CHANGE ORDER NO , 6 TO CONTRACT WITH DEIN L , i�JITCHER FOR SPECI L DOOR PULLS FOR ST . LOUIS PARK MUNICIPAL BUILDING , A motion was made by Councilman Heltzer , seconded by Councilman Thiel , to approve and to authorize the City Manager to execute the above change ordar . Motion passed by a six ytn a vote , (b ) DESIGN!%,TION OF THE ST . LOUIS P� aK MEDICAL CENTER FOR THE PURPOSE OF EViMINING FIREMEN , POLICEMEN , AND OTHER EMPLOYEES IN CONNECTION ? JITH OFF I CI ,IL 1% CT IVITIES OF THE CITY , A motion was made by Councilman Shank , seconded by Council" man Heltzer , to approve the designation of the St . Louis Park Medical Center for the purpose of examining fireman , policemen and other employees in connection with official activities of the City . Motion passed by a six yea vote . 60 Council Minutes - March lune 1963 10 , ( c ) RELATIVE TO PUBLIC HEALTI-I IMMUNIZATION CLINIC IN ST . LOUIS PARK , It was moved by Councilman Haltzer , seconded by Council - man Thiel , that the City Manager be directed to contact the Rural Hennepin County Nursing Sarviee on the possibility of conducting La Public Haalth Immunisation Clinic in St . Louis Park . Motion passed by a six yea voto . ( d) REGARDING URBAN IV-,DIO CAB COMPANY PETITION RAILROAD AND WAREHOUSE COMMISSION DOCKET NO , 5990 A motion was made by Councilman I{ altzer , seconded by Councilman Howard , to approve the establishment of the service as a regular route common carrier for the transportation of passengers without an oxpression of council opinion as to the routes being considered . Motion passad by a six yea vote . 11 . MISCELLANEOUS ( a) None . 12 . CLAIMS , APPROPP. IATIONS AND CONTRACT PAYMENTS ( a) None . 13 . 1DJOURNMENT On motion of Councilman Pearson , seconded by Councilman Heltzer , the meeting was adjourn .-:) d at 12 : 40 a . m . , by a six yea vote , Ken eth Golfe , Mayor ATTEST , ' Josap Jus ' �. d , Sacratary 61